Studying in your Home Country

If you are seeking to enroll independently in courses at a foreign institution in your country of permanent residence/citizenship, you may be exempt from applying for permission to study abroad through GLO. Refer to the Registrar’s Office website for information about transfer credit processes and contact Jessica Fetridge at jessica.fetridge@northwestern.edu for more information.

To determine if you are eligible for the “home country exemption,” you must:

Submit a Post-Matriculation Transfer Course Proposal form for each course you expect to take by the end of the quarter prior to the start of your coursework abroad.
1. Mark “yes” to the question, “I am a student planning to study outside of the U.S. and can provide proof of permanent residence/citizenship in the country in which I will be studying.” By marking “yes” to this question, your forms will be routed to GLO to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements before the form is routed for academic approval.
Consult with your academic advisers regarding your academic plans.
Consult with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services regarding your visa status (if applicable).
Make all of your own arrangements for your study as a visiting student, rather than as a study abroad student. GLO is not able to provide any adviser or home university certifications, nor can we advise you regarding course selection. If you receive financial aid from Northwestern, please note that financial aid cannot apply to the home country exemption.
Make sure that you are registered in a health care plan during your studies, since you may not be eligible for BCBS Global Health Insurance through Northwestern.